U.S. Nephrologist Salary 2026: $390K Median
The median nephrologist salary in the United States is $390,000 per year, based on 34 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through . The middle 50% of reports fall between $331,250 and $427,000; the 10th to 90th percentile range is $271,000 to $498,000.
- Median
- $390,000
- Middle 50% (25th–75th)
- $331K–$427K
- Approved reports
- 34
- As of
Source: SalaryDr salary reports — anonymous, self-reported and approved before publication. Total compensation includes base salary, bonuses and incentives. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles. Figures from 24 or fewer reports are rounded to protect privacy. Methodology
Nephrology Bonus & Incentive Pay (2026)
Based on 34 approved salary reports. 85% of them include bonus or incentive compensation.
Bonus Compensation Overview
- Average Bonus
- $73,828
- Median Bonus
- $50,000
- Bonus Range (IQR)
- $30,000 - $70,000
- Bonus as % of Total Comp
- 19%
- Physicians with Bonus
- 29 of 34 (85%)
New Graduate Offer Package
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Nephrology Salaries by State
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Nephrologist Salary FAQ
Answers are computed from the 34 approved salary reports on this page.
How much does a nephrologist make in 2026?
The median nephrologist salary in the United States is $390,000 per year, based on 34 approved salary reports on SalaryDr through October 13, 2026. The average is $383,166. At the average reported workweek of 50 hours, the median works out to about $150 per hour.
What is the salary range for a nephrologist?
The middle 50% of reported nephrologist salaries fall between $331,250 (25th percentile) and $427,000 (75th percentile). The 10th to 90th percentile range is $271,000 to $498,000. Based on 34 reports.
Which states pay nephrologists the most?
Among states with at least 3 approved reports, the highest median nephrologist pay on SalaryDr is in New York ($435,000 median, 3 reports), California ($410,000 median, 5 reports), and Georgia ($410,000 median, 4 reports). State medians built from a handful of reports can move as new reports arrive.
Do private practice nephrologists earn more than hospital-employed nephrologists?
In SalaryDr's reports, yes: private practice nephrologists ($450,000 across 11 reports) report a higher average total compensation than hospital-employed nephrologists ($395,000 across 11 reports).
How many hours does a nephrologist work per week?
Nephrologists who reported their schedule average 50 hours per week (34 reports).
How does experience affect nephrologist pay?
Average total compensation by years of experience in SalaryDr's nephrologist reports: 0–2 years, $275,000 (5 reports); 3–5 years, $455,000 (7 reports); 6–10 years, $375,000 (11 reports); 11–15 years, $450,000 (5 reports); 16+ years, $475,000 (6 reports).
How much bonus pay do nephrologists receive?
85% of approved nephrologist reports include bonus or incentive pay. Among those 29 reports, the median bonus is $50,000 and the average is $73,828.
How satisfied are nephrologists with their jobs?
Nephrologists who rated their job gave it an average of 3.6 out of 5 (34 reports). 82% of the 33 reports that answered say they would choose the specialty again.
Where does this nephrologist salary data come from?
These figures come from 34 reports that nephrologists submitted anonymously to SalaryDr and that were approved before publication; the most recent is from October 13, 2026. Reports are self-reported: approval means a report passed SalaryDr's review checks, not that the submitter's pay was independently verified. Outlier reports beyond 1.5×IQR are excluded from the median, average and percentiles.
Reports are anonymous and self-reported. How SalaryDr calculates these figures.